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Dr. Nathan Vafaie, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vafaie, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Nathan Vafaie, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Vafaie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vafaie’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vafaie’s office at (713) 873-7045.

    What languages does Dr. Vafaie speak?

    Dr. Vafaie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vafaie typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vafaie diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Vafaie. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vafaie typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Vafaie may include:

    Please contact Dr. Vafaie's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Vafaie accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vafaie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 873-7045 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vafaie accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Vafaie in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • Regency ISNP Holdings

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vafaie's office located?

    Emergency Center

    1504 Taub Loop

    Houston, TX 77030

    (713) 873-7045

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    What is Dr. Vafaie's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Vafaie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447637848.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vafaie?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vafaie

    What is Dr. Nathan Vafaie's specialty?

    Dr. Vafaie is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Nathan Vafaie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vafaie is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Woman's Hospital Of Texas, Mission Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Nathan Vafaie accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Vafaie is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathan Vafaie offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vafaie's office at (713) 873-7045 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nathan Vafaie?

    Please contact Dr. Vafaie's office at (713) 873-7045 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vafaie's office located?

    Dr. Vafaie's office is located in Houston, TX.